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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City

2.0 star property
Motel with free breakfast, a short walk to Lake Michigan

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Fireplace
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Business center
Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 9 PM, sun loungers

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
417 Munson Ave, Traverse City, MI, 49686

What's nearby

  • Front Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Traverse City State Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Little Fleet - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City

Motel near Lake Michigan
Close to Front Street, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City provides amenities like free to-go breakfast and a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 37-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.
All guests must show a valid passport. This is the only form of identification that is accepted at this property.
Guests arriving with a boat, trailer, or large truck must contact this hotel in advance to reserve parking.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to August
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–9 PM.

Is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City located?

Located in Indian Woods, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Front Street and Lake Michigan. Grand Traverse Bay and The Dennos Museum Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 428 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1003 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and staff was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The man checking me in was amazing friendly and a great asset to this hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot breakfast is preferred not just continental breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just fine, staff very nice and helpful. Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and helpful and my room was nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price everything went wwll.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet. Bed very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

JAMES MICHAEL

Just average
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and bed was comfortable. I definitely recommend this hotel if you are need a place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carla

Staff was terrific. Breakfast room lovely. Everything worked the way it should. Super option for an excellent price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly, helpful front desk! Nice room for a nice price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Employee who checked us in was very nice and friendly! Bed is very soft too! Shower is a little small but that’s my only complaint if I had to pick something
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was food and an innersole from a shoe under the bed. No hot water to take a shower. No shampoo or body wash in the dispensers in the shower. Terrible receptionist. I had bug bites on my arm which I suspect were bed bugs. We actually only stayed 1 night and checked out early the next morning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Daughters room had bed bugs. I had difficulty with the heating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

R.A.

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast choices are pretty poor and overall while relatively clean the property needs a big update. Looks like a movie set from the '70s
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suited our needs just fine. Beds were comfortable. Jetted tub worked great. Close to everything we visited. Staff were always kind. Breakfast was the perfect grab and go style that we needed. Fireplace in the lobby was cozy with the chilly weather. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jean

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs major updating. Kinda gross
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, friendly place. Have stayed there before and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Corey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was extremely disgusting and unsanitary. Bedding and room were never cleaned. Hotel is definitely more like a drug motel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Loralee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly and Clean

Quick efficient friendly welcoming check-in. It was very evident they stressed keeping their rooms very clean. The breakfast was just ok but no complaints. Multiple staff were very friendly during check in and check out.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025